Building & Remodeling

Whether you are keep the noise in or keeping it out. This is a great way to sound proof any room or wall.

You want to change carpet in your house. It is not that hard with a few tools.

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, 3M is a company best known for creating products that use adhesive, such as cellophane tape and Post-It notes. 3M also manufactures a product known as Adhesive Remover.

Laying tile on a floor usually requires very rigid cement board and thinset mortar, but it's much simpler on a countertop because there won't be significant weight on it. Just about any solid,...

Your entry is the first thing people see when they enter your home, and we all know how important first impressions are. The first step in tiling an entry is to choose what kind of floor tiles...

Insulating the gaps around the entry doors of your home will save you money in energy costs. You can add felt insulation or a weatherseal under the door but the gap may be too tight. A better...

A water damaged ceiling can be a real eyesore. Once you've found and repaired the source of the water damage, it's time to cover the stains, damaged plaster and peeling ceiling surfaces. You don't...

Perhaps you wish to install a vanity/sink combination that looks like an antique piece of furniture in your bathroom but can't stomach the cost the building supply store charges for it. Let the...

Loose or cracked ceramic tiles not only look bad, they can also cause damage. Tile walls or floors are designed to seal out moisture, and any break in that seal can allows moisture to get behind...

It is easy to glue wood to a mirror with some construction adhesive and clamps. PL-400 is the most commonly used construction adhesive and bonds to all sorts of surfaces, including wood, concrete,...

It is easy to glue MDF to wood with some construction adhesive and clamps. MDF stands for medium-density fiberboard and cuts and handles similar to wood. PL-400 is the most commonly used...

It is easy to glue wood to a mirror with some construction adhesive and clamps. PL-400 is the most commonly used construction adhesive and bonds to all sorts of surfaces, including wood, concrete,...

Cellular PVC molding is easy to glue to wood with some construction adhesive and clamps. Cellular PVC cuts and handles similar to wood and is easy to work with. PL-400 is the most commonly used...

The most foolproof method to secure wood to brick is with construction adhesive. You could also drill holes or use explosive fasteners, but both of those can break the brick. PL-400 is the most...

With several design options available, pine paneling can be an attractive and easy-to-install wall treatment. Instead of hiring the work done, this type of home project can be done on your own and...

One of the newer trends in kitchen remodeling is the integrated dishwasher, designed to look just like any other cabinet in the kitchen. Fully integrated dishwashers are completely concealed by a...

Oriented strand board, or OSB, is made from small strips of wood scraps pressed together with resin to provide a surface similar to particle board. Like particle board, OSB isn't the best surface...

Installing ceramic tile to an outside corner involves "hiding" the tile edges from view. To obtain a sharp and symmetric look, both sides of the corner must be flush to the corner evenly. A butt...

A wall tile that's loose, cracked or broken can ruin the look of an otherwise nice tiled wall. It can also literally ruin the wall, if moisture gets under it and migrates beneath the other tiles,...

If you want to stop cold drafts and lower your winter heating bill, sealing your windows with shrink film is a perfect option. Shrink film is easily removable when summertime rolls around, making...

Even if you don't have a shower head over your bath tub, the walls around the tub are especially vulnerable to moisture and damage because of rising steam and splashing water. Tile is one of the...

Ceramic tiles are an attractive and durable tiling choice for any surface. The tiles come in a variety of sizes and colors and can last decades provided they're given adequate maintenance. Placing...

Broken tiles are not always debris good only for disposal. A creative mind can put the tiles to good use, installing them to a surface to make a piece of art from the broken pieces. This process...

The term "resilient flooring" refers to vinyl, linoleum and rubber flooring, all of which are waterproof, durable materials. Sheet versions of resilient flooring offer the advantages of having few...

Ceramic floor tile can be laid with either a chemical tile adhesive---which resembles an acrylic glue---or thinset mortar, which is more like cement. Which you choose to use is up to you, though,...

Vinyl floor covering is an inexpensive flooring option used most often in the wet areas of the home such as the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. Vinyl flooring is installed using an adhesive...

Beadboard has been a staple of interior design for over a century. The classic vertical lines break up horizontal surfaces, providing depth and detail. It is equally at home on kitchen ceilings or...

Ceramic tile adds a richness and beauty to any room. It's not a difficult process to install tile, and is a common enough project for any homeowner to undertake. Tile requires a relatively sturdy...

A loose tile on your bathroom floor or wall isn't just annoying. Moisture can get underneath a tile that's loose, and under the adjoining tiles, causing more loose tiles, as well as the potential...

It's difficult to go into any building these days--residential or commercial--without seeing a lot of melamine cabinetry and shelving. It's cheap, durable and straight with clean lines. Advances...

Remodeling a kitchen or bathroom can be a daunting task. However, if you choose the right products and follow the right steps it can be a very rewarding experience. If you are looking to install...

Bamboo flooring is a smooth-textured and beautiful, lighter-color alternative to regular hardwood flooring. Not only is bamboo flooring durable, but it is also an environmentally conscientious...

One of the easiest carpet installation methods is the glue-down method. It is a semi-permanent solution that will keep the carpet in place for years to come. When the carpet is worn and requires...

A floating floor sits on top of a subfloor without being nailed or glued down. Installing cork underneath a floating floor is a good investment that is beneficial for several reasons, one of which...

Drywall is a relatively easy material to install on a frame to give a room a uniform look. The areas where the drywall panels come together, known as the joints, have to be finished before the...

Bare concrete walls are usually an unpleasant thing to have in any home or building; they are bad at retaining heat and thus usually require some type of insulation to keep the rooms they surround...

As a family begins to grow and make adjustments, changes become necessary around the home. If there are not enough rooms in the house for a playroom, your garage can be made into one. Whatever...

Whether you need another office, or another room to add to your home, your garage can easily be turned into that room. Within less than a week, you will be able to have your new room painted,...

A home is a place where family gathers. When a family expands, rooms are somtimes changed around and you may be left needing an extra room. Don't forget that your garage can be host to this new...

Laminate flooring comes in tongue-and-groove systems that look and feel like real wood floors but are prefinished with laminate and are easier to install. There are numerous ways to install...

A backsplash is a section of tile, stone, metal or any other easily cleaned substance that rises along the wall from the back of a kitchen counter. The standard backsplash is 4 inches high, but a...

Nothing adds more interest and detail to kitchen cabinet doors and drawers than applied moulding. A rectangle of molding in the center of your doors gives your cabinets a custom feel and look for...

Attaching a bottom plate to the concrete slab is the first step in building walls for new construction. The bottom plate must be securely anchored to the concrete to maintain the integrity of the...

River rock or pebble tiles are durable and can be used indoors or out. River rock tiles can be used for flooring, wall applications, walkways, showers or pools. Installation is fairly easy because...

Because of the composition of drywall, you should only do tile projects on drywall that are relatively lightweight and small in scope. Otherwise the drywall may become stressed and flex, causing...

If you have a wall covered with ceramic tile, removing the tile will be difficult. Odds are you can't do it without damaging the drywall. Your goal should be to save the tile. Tile is expensive...

One problem that many people run into when they are cleaning out a drawer is how easily it can get messy. Dust, among other things, can collect in the bottom of the drawer, creating an...

Use adhesive to install many types of flooring, including vinyl, laminate and ceramic tiles. While you will apply adhesive directly to some floors, some types of flooring come with a self-stick...

Initially, when staircases are installed in a home they are made of wood and are then covered in carpet or wood coverings, which are installed to cover the risers and treads to provide a finished...

Installing vinyl tile around a toilet may seem like a daunting task, but even an inexperienced homeowner can easily replace flooring in the bathroom. Vinyl tiles are adhesive backed and will stick...